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LICENSE GLOBAL Weekly

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

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Smiley, ABG and Alibaba Announced as First Festival of Licensing Keynotes

The iconic Smiley brand, the world’s biggest retailer Alibaba, and brand management, brand owner and marketing company Authentic Brands Group (ABG) are the first keynotes revealed for the Festival of Licensing Live Stage agenda, sponsored by Crunchyroll.

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Licensing Mixtape: The Biggest Upcoming Games and Movies with Difuzed

We speak with Difuzed to figure out what new video game and movie titles licensees need to look out for in 2021.

NFL Stars Take a Run in ‘Subway Surfers’

NFL players will now be playable characters in “Subway Surfers.”

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Seltzer Licensing to Squeeze Juicy Juice, Sunny D Deals

Seltzer Licensing will work with the brands to create relevant licensing programs.

Emoji, Redbubble Curate Merch Marketplace

The two have teamed to create an emoji marketplace.

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10 Min With… Crunchyroll

John Leonhardt, head, consumer products, Crunchyroll and Waeli Oeslati, licensing department head, Crunchyroll EMEA talk with License Global about all things licensing.

Exclusive: Chef Robert Irvine Heats Up Cookware Collection for QVC

The celebrity chef is expanding his brand with cookware.

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Festival of Licensing Announces Exclusive Virtual Retail Programme

Festival of Licensing – the month-long virtual celebration of the global licensing industry running from 6-29 October – has announced its retail programme, packed with exclusive content and expert advice for retailers at all experience levels.

An Anime Ace

Toei Animation’s Lisa Yamatoya shares her self-paved path to success.

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Days of Wonder Unleashes ‘Small World of Warcraft’

The board game allows fans of “World of Warcraft” to play like never before.

Executive Moves

Licensing International U.K. Gains New Leader

Graham Saltmarsh has been appointed as managing director.

ZAG Appoints VP of Licensing

Lisa K. Foster has taken the position.

Marquee Brands Names CEO

Neil Fiske has been appointed as the first chief executive officer of Marquee Brands.

Other Top News

Sagoo to Rep ‘Simon’s Cat,’ ‘MasterChef,’ ‘Peaky Blinders’

Endemol Shine Group has appointed Sagoo to represent the properties in France.

Kipling, Disney Try on Accessories

The Mickey and Friends collection is now available.
 

Acamar Films on Engaging Audiences and Keeping Licensing Animated

With global expansion in mind and continued focus on the Bingsters stuck at home, License Global speaks to Acamar Films about Festival of Licensing, global expansion and adapting licensing strategies to meet a new normal.

Brandgenuity Says ‘I Do’ to Pnina Tornai Licensing

The wedding dress designer is expanding her brand.

Women in Toys Announces ‘WIT Launch’

The organization has revealed its latest offering.

There's More in License Global Magazine

August 2020

In the latest issue of License Global, we debut the Leading Licensors and top 20 Licensing Agents for 2020. From the iconic classics such as the Walt Disney Company to upcoming brands such as Buzzfeed, this year's list highlights the new and old licensors who are defining 2020. Also, read about the Hasbro and eOne merger, and in-depth profile on Toei Animation’s Lisa Yamatoya and how casualwear is settling into a new normal.

Discover the Latest Trends with the Licensing Mixtape

In this week's Licensing Mixtape podcast episode, License Global speaks with Jeremy Orriss, Director of Licensing, Difuzed, and Daniel Amos, Head of Esports, Difuzed, about the biggest properties coming down the pipeline in the video game and movies space. Subscribe to the podcast on  iTunes Google PodcastsStitcher or  Spotify .

 
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